DIY Tarp video

[ShadowAlpha]

Well as promised - #1 of my projects is done.
Tested out in my yard today
excuse the poor cell phone video
I did a little narration but when I uploaded to youtube it was gone



I used the prusik method shown in this thread
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=16650

- cut an aluminum arrow to use as stakes with duct tape rolled around the arrow a few times about 1.5 inches from the top.
- the guylines have ladder locks I got from arrowhead equipment

The ridgeline measures about 10' 5"

how much does it weight you ask? This ain't your gram weenies tarp

[gargoyle]

Nice what camo pattern is that?
Big and roomy. Be Proud.

[ShadowAlpha]

Nice what camo pattern is that?
Big and roomy. Be Proud.

Thanks - it should keep me dry + have room to move around.
its mainly for when I go out on field exercises with State guard

I left it outside - hoping it will rain
its been so dry here - I'll probably make it rain with the hose tmwr.

ACU digital

[hiker_DC]

Looks good. In my opinion, if there is one area where a little extra weight is warranted it is the tarp. I like to keep dry in the bush.

[NCPatrick]

Great tarp! You do nice work. I like the ACU fabric a lot.

My only question is why didn't you just tie off to that tree, instead of using a stake?

[ShadowAlpha]

Great tarp! You do nice work. I like the ACU fabric a lot.

My only question is why didn't you just tie off to that tree, instead of using a stake?

HA! yes, plenty of trees to tie off to.
Was testing the guy lines as I just added the ladder locks

Oh! if you were able to look at the stitching closer -- it's not pretty - but evidently functions & hangs properly

[Hawk-eye]

HA! yes, plenty of trees to tie off to.
Was testing the guy lines as I just added the ladder locks

Oh! if you were able to look at the stitching closer -- it's not pretty - but evidently functions & hangs properly

Nice work ... and good thing about camo ... hides crooked seams too!

Thanks for sharing!

[Brian in so cal]

Very nice!! I see the ridgeline measures 10' 5", What is the overall size of the tarp? Looks like great coverage.

[ShadowAlpha]

Very nice!! I see the ridgeline measures 10' 5", What is the overall size of the tarp? Looks like great coverage.

It is outside right now getting rained on.
we needed rain - looks like all I had to do is go out & test a tarp

will measure tmwr.

[HitchHiking]

Looks nice well done. Bet it feels great to get under something like that!